L'Opidom

L'Opidom is a gourmet restaurant near Tours, founded in 2019 by Valérie and Jérôme Roy after careers in prestigious French and international houses. It sits on the banks of the Loire about 10 minutes from Tours. The couple emphasise hospitality, humanity and attention to allergies or intolerances, aiming to surprise guests while respecting regional traditions. The house offers several atmospheres: a comfortable main dining room with soft colours and an open veranda, plus a cosy salon for private hire. Jérôme Roy (Chef) trained with Thierry Marx, Troisgros and Pierre Gagnaire and received the Gault & Millau Trophée Grand de Demain and Michelin star in 2016. The kitchen delivers creative, product-obsessed fine dining rooted in Touraine terroir and seasonal ingredients, frequently introducing citrus and exotic spices with high-precision techniques and original pairings inspired by travel and memory. The chef refuses waste through whole-product use and works with producers practising sustainable agriculture. Specialities include Rillons de Touraine lacquered with soy, yuzu and sesame; grilled red mullet with roasted-bone sauce deglazed in rice vinegar and mirin; strawberry dessert accented with green pepper (poivre vert) and Tagète Lucida syrup; menus showcasing citrus, exotic spices and vegetables from a local maraîcher.